Transcript uniform standards - the Human Resources Web Site

Prepared by: Uniform Division
Human Resources Directorate
Updated February, 2013
TOPICS
 Uniform standards
 Types of uniforms and when to wear each type
 When to wear your uniform and when not
 Where to procure your uniforms
 Coast Guard Uniform Regulations COMDTINST
M1020.6 G, March 2012, except where noted in
AUXMAN Ch. 10
 Auxiliary Manual COMDTINST M16790.1G,
Chapter 10 (updated August 13, 2012)
UNIFORM STANDARDS
 Wear the uniform with pride, as a representative of
the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary
 Elected officers should set example
Service Dress Blue (SDB)
 Dress Blue coat, with silver buttons and dress blue
pants
 Air Force style shirt with CG Blue tie
 Black socks and shoes
 Sleeve lace with sleeve shield
 Worn with ribbons, breast insignia, qualification
devices and name tag
 Only Combination hat authorized for wear with
Service Dress Blue
 Appropriate for classrooms, meetings and similar
functions
Service Dress Blue (Women)
Same as men’s except:
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Blue skirt or pants
Coast Guard Blue Tab Tie
Stockings (plain) w/ skirt
Black pumps, low heels
Worn for same functions as Men’s SDB
COMDTINST M16790.1G.I.3
Dinner Dress Blue
• The Dinner Dress Blue Jacket uniform may be
prescribed and worn for formal evening occasions
• Same as SDB, but with white shirt and plain black
bow tie not to exceed 2 ¼ inches in vertical width
• Worn with miniature medals and devices and
without name tag
• Combination hat ONLY
COMDTINST M16790.1G.I.4
Winter Dress Blue
 Worn from November 1 to March 31
 May be worn instead of Service Dress Blue, unless
SDB is more appropriate
 Long sleeve, CG Blue winter shirt and blue
pants
 CG Blue tie
 Black shoe and socks
 Metal collar devices, name tag, ribbons,
qualification devices
 Garrison or Combination hat
 Outer wear: windbreaker, bridge coat or trench coat
COMDTINST M16790.1G.I.6
Tropical Blue
 May be worn when Service Dress Blue is not required
and a coat and tie are not more appropriate
 Light blue Air Force short sleeve shirt,
blue pants or skirt. Tunic overblouse,
untucked, may be worn by women
 Black socks and shoes
 Shoulder boards, name tags, ribbons,
qualification devices
 Garrison or Combination hat only
 V-neck tee-shirt only, no crew neck
COMDTINST M 16790 1G I.7
Operational Dress Uniform (ODU)
• Worn where any form of Dress Uniform is not
required or more appropriate and while commuting
• ODU trousers are worn bloused with boots, unbloused with boat shoes
• Uniform sew-on devices will now display a black
“A” for Auxiliary
• Tucked ODU is authorized for Auxiliary wear until
no longer serviceable
ODU Coat (Unisex)
 Coast Guard Blue
 Proper wear
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ODU coat sleeves may not be rolled up except as authorized
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If the sleeves are rolled up they shall be done so in prescribed accordion
style with only the cuff showing.
 Undershirt
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Coast Guard dark blue crew neck “T” Shirt
 Insignia
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Sew-on only, including office and member devices
Last Name and USCG Auxiliary tapes
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The member’s last name goes over the right pocket and USCG
AUXILIARY over the left. Direct embroidery and plastic name tags are
prohibited.
COMDTINST M16790.1G F.4
COMDTINST M16790.1G H.4
COMDTINST M 1020.6G
Operational Dress Uniform (ODU)
Accoutrements
 Boots, high top, lace up for most occasions
 The Boat Shoe is an authorized option for
Auxiliarists regardless of the type ODU that is
worn (regular or hot weather)
 Belt is black web belt with subdued open-faced
buckle.
 USCG Auxiliary ball cap, or Tilley hat from
appropriate source may be worn with ODU
COMDTINST M16790.1G H.4
Hot Weather Uniform
 This uniform is authorized as an optional uniform for
Auxiliarists. The Director shall prescribe the proper season for
its wear. It is not appropriate for routine office wear
 Shorts are modified Coast Guard modified blue utility or ODU
trousers, cut and hemmed at knee or 1 inch above knee.
 The Coast Guard dark blue crew neck T-shirt is the prescribed
shirt with this uniform. It shall be worn stenciled or
embroidered with the words “USCG AUXILIARY” across the
front left chest in white ¾-inch tall block-style letters.
COMDTINST M16790.1G CH10 H.3
Hot Weather Uniform
 The Auxiliary Operations Polo Shirt may be worn
with this uniform as an alternative for patrol activities,
and the optional VE shirt may be worn when
conducting vessel safety checks.
 Any shirt worn with this uniform must be worn
tucked into the shorts.
COMDTINST M16790.1G CH10 H.3a-b
Hot Weather Uniform
• Footwear will be well-blackened 8-inch or 10-inch
safety boots, boat shoes (dark blue or brown leather) or
all white or all black, low top, athletic shoes with
nonskid/non-marking soles.
•Socks shall be all white, athletic type, crew length.
•Black web belt with silver buckle and tip worn with
modified utility trousers. Standard Black ODU or
optional Riggers belt worn with modified ODU trousers
COMDTINST M16790.1G CH10 H.3 c-e
Hot Weather Uniform
• The Auxiliary ball cap, or the Tilley hat are the
prescribed hats to be worn with this uniform.
•No insignia are worn on the ODU T-shirt, the Operations
Polo Shirt, or the VE polo shirt.
COMDTINST M16790.1G CH10 H.3 f-g
Caps
Combination Cap
•Can be worn with most uniforms
•Men’s and women’s styles
Garrison Cap
•Can be worn with Tropical Blue, Winter Dress Blue only
•With small cap device (left) and small metal
insignia (right)
COMDTINST M16790 1G.D.1
COMDTINST M16790 1G.D.2
office
Caps
Ball Cap
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½ inch silver letters, U.S. Coast Guard
arched over Auxiliary
Pin on metal member collar insignia or collar office
insignia is worn between USCG and Auxiliary lettering
Remember that Auxiliary ball caps may only be obtained
from the following sources: AUXCEN, UDC, and the US
Coast Guard exchange system.
Embroidered cap ornamentation (acorns and leaves) no
longer authorized
COMDTINST M16790 1.G D.3.b
Shoulder Boards
Hard Shoulder Boards
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Worn on Dinner Dress White Jacket or Service Dress
White
Enhanced Shoulder Boards
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Worn on all shirts having epaulets when worn as dress
uniform, wooly pully and cardigan sweaters
COMDTINST M16790 1G D.5
When to Wear Uniforms
 On board operational facilities, under orders -
working or meetings
 When conducting vessel safety checks (VSC) –
Operational Dress Uniform or VSC golf shirt with
blue slacks
 When an instructor or aide in PE classes - tropical
blue, winter dress blue or service dress blue
 When conducting a Marine Dealer visit - service
dress blue or tropical blue
COMDTINST M 16790 1G Chap10 Illustrations
How to wear the Uniform
 Hats should be worn squarely on the head
 Shirts will be buttoned. Sleeves should not be rolled up,
except as authorized
 Bottom of pants should touch shoe tops
 Women’s skirt hemline will be no higher than the crease in the
back of the knee and no lower than 2 inches below the crease
in the back of the knee
 Bracelets, necklaces, wristwatches, ID bracelets and rings
must be conservative, noncontroversial, and in good taste
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No more than 2 rings on each hand
COMDTINST M16790G C.3
When Wearing Uniform is Prohibited
 In public places of dubious reputation
 When engaged in political activities
 When in a foreign country unless specifically
authorized
 Don’t wear distinctive parts of the uniform or
insignia with civilian clothes when not on duty
 Auxiliarists must adhere to uniform policies when
engaged in Coast Guard or Auxiliary programs and
activities
COMDTINST M16790 1G A.9
COMDYINST M16790 1G Ch10 Intro
Grooming standards while in any Auxiliary
Uniform
 Men cannot wear earrings
 Women can wear one pair of small gold, silver or pearl
earrings of the ball style (no larger than ¼ inch)
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Diamond studs can be worn with the Dinner dress uniforms
 Necklaces, chains, suspenders, pens, handkerchiefs,
etc…should not be visible
 Hair should be neat and clean and above the collar (for men)
or at the collar (for women)
 Mustaches must be no lower than the lip line of upper lip
COMDTINST M16790 1G.C.3 n
COMDTINST M16790 1G C.3.h
Grooming standards while in any Auxiliary
Uniform
 Full and partial beards, van dykes, and goatees are
authorized
 In uniform, patches and spotty clumps of facial hair are not
considered beards and are not authorized
 The bulk of the beard (distance that the mass of facial hair
protrudes from the skin on the face) shall not exceed 1 inch
 Beards, sideburns, or mustaches if worn, shall be well
groomed and neatly trimmed at all times in order not to
present a ragged appearance
Grooming standards while in any Auxiliary
Uniform
The wearing of beards and mustaches shall not interfere with
the operation of oxygen masks, gas masks, or other
safety/survival gear. As such, the wearing of beards and
mustaches may be prohibited for those participating in certain
operational missions as deemed necessary by the Director or a
U.S. Coast Guard Commanding Officer supervising that
mission.
COMDTINST M16790 1G.C.3.n
Where to Buy Uniforms
 Uniform Distribution Center (UDC), NJ on the web at
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http://www.uscg.mil/UNIFORMS/ or by phone at 609-8611221 or 800-874-6841
All ODU Components are to be purchased from the UDC
Military exchanges, i.e.. Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy and
Army
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Center St Louis Mo.
Check with your FSO-MA or the current Uniform
Procurement Guide for more details
Uniform Procurement Guide 2012 Dept Human Resources
Proper Placement of Ribbons, Name Tags,
Qualification Devices
 Lowest row of ribbons is ¼” above top of pocket
 1st breast device is ¼” above ribbons
 2nd breast device is ¼” below top of pocket
 Ribbons, breast devices and qualification insignia on left
 Name tag on right, ¼” above pocket
 Badges may include AUXOP, Command insignias,
Recruiting and past officer worn on right
 Name tag on women’s uniform shirt with no pockets is
aligned with top of the third button from the top of the shirt
front.
COMDTINST M16790 1G.F.8A-C
Proper Placement of Ribbons, Name Tags,
Qualification Devices
Auxiliary
Badges on right
AUXOP
National Staff
Devices on left
Footwear
• Black socks made of knitted or ribbed undecorated material
• Dress shoes and service shoes are the same as those
described for the SDB uniform. Shoes are black low cut
plain style without decoration , heels no higher than 1 inch
and no stitching or seam across the toe.
• Boat Shoes
• Dark Blue or brown leather, low cut moccasin type
• ODU Boots when in a classroom or office, shall be shined
COMDTINST M16790 1G G.3.h
COMDTINST M16790 1G I.7.d
Flight Suits
 Authorized for wear only during flight or any
aviation mission performed under orders
 Shall be similar in pattern, color, and design to
those worn by active duty Coast Guard aviators
 Zipped to within 3 inches of top at all times
 Head gear either garrison cap, baseball cap, or
protective gear as required.
COMDTINST M16790 1G H.5
 The current Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 10,and
COMDTINST 1020.6G Uniform Regulations are the
only authorized reference sources for U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary uniforms and uniform wear.
 New members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary should
speak with their FC first about procuring either the
Tropical Blue and/or Operational Dress Uniform, as
these will be appropriate for a majority of activities.
COMDTINST16790 1G chap 10 Intro
Blue Blazer and Other Items
 Auxiliary Blue Blazer may substitute for all uniforms,
except, ODUs
 Blue Blazer worn with white or gray pants or skirt,
white shirt, black shoes. Dark blue or black tie for
men, blue or black tab tie for women depending on the
occasion
 Recommended for wear when the Auxiliarist in
uniform does not present an appearance in keeping with
organizational standards of wear, or the Uniform
Distribution Center does not stock or have properly
fitting sizes
COMDTINST 1G M16790 E.2a-b
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Uniforms
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